Pickering Wharf, Salem
Pickering Wharf beckons visitors to embark on a journey through history while indulging in retail therapy and savoring waterfront dining. This charming harbor-side shopping village is a treasure trove of experiences, offering a perfect blend of the old-world charm of Salem and modern-day delights.
As you stroll along its cobblestone streets, you'll be enchanted by the maritime history that permeates the area. The Salem harbor, with its shimmering waters, provides a scenic backdrop to your adventures.
For those with a penchant for shopping, Pickering Wharf is a veritable paradise. Local shops dot the landscape, offering a wide array of handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gifts and souvenirs. Whether you're seeking hand-dyed fabrics, hand-woven textiles, or hand-poured candles, you'll find an assortment of treasures that reflect the artistry and craftsmanship of the region. Waite & Peirce, a beloved fixture at Pickering Wharf, is a captivating curio shop brimming with trinkets, jewelry, home goods, and historical reproductions.
No visit to Pickering Wharf is complete without savoring waterfront dining on the Salem harbor. Sea Level Oyster Bar is a standout choice, offering a delectable seafood experience. For those seeking live music, the Wharf boasts various restaurants and pubs where you can enjoy a meal and entertainment.
The wharf's enchantment extends to the Salem Maritime National Historic Site, established in 1938 as the country's first National Historic Site. Here, nine acres of historic buildings and structures provide ample opportunities for leisurely strolls and captivating history lessons. The site is not only a place for reflection but also a treasure trove for Instagram-worthy moments.
As you stroll along its cobblestone streets, you'll be enchanted by the maritime history that permeates the area. The Salem harbor, with its shimmering waters, provides a scenic backdrop to your adventures.
For those with a penchant for shopping, Pickering Wharf is a veritable paradise. Local shops dot the landscape, offering a wide array of handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gifts and souvenirs. Whether you're seeking hand-dyed fabrics, hand-woven textiles, or hand-poured candles, you'll find an assortment of treasures that reflect the artistry and craftsmanship of the region. Waite & Peirce, a beloved fixture at Pickering Wharf, is a captivating curio shop brimming with trinkets, jewelry, home goods, and historical reproductions.
No visit to Pickering Wharf is complete without savoring waterfront dining on the Salem harbor. Sea Level Oyster Bar is a standout choice, offering a delectable seafood experience. For those seeking live music, the Wharf boasts various restaurants and pubs where you can enjoy a meal and entertainment.
The wharf's enchantment extends to the Salem Maritime National Historic Site, established in 1938 as the country's first National Historic Site. Here, nine acres of historic buildings and structures provide ample opportunities for leisurely strolls and captivating history lessons. The site is not only a place for reflection but also a treasure trove for Instagram-worthy moments.
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Sight Name: Pickering Wharf
Sight Location: Salem, USA (See walking tours in Salem)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Sight Location: Salem, USA (See walking tours in Salem)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Walking Tours in Salem, Massachusetts
Create Your Own Walk in Salem
Creating your own self-guided walk in Salem is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Salem Introduction Walking Tour
Salem may be known as the ‘Witch City,’ but witches are only one chapter of its extraordinary story.”
Located on Massachusetts Bay, Salem is one of New England’s most historic and atmospheric cities, shaped by Indigenous heritage, colonial settlement, maritime trade, literature, and the infamous events of 1692. Long before the arrival of English settlers, the area was inhabited by... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hours
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Located on Massachusetts Bay, Salem is one of New England’s most historic and atmospheric cities, shaped by Indigenous heritage, colonial settlement, maritime trade, literature, and the infamous events of 1692. Long before the arrival of English settlers, the area was inhabited by... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hours
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Salem Maritime National Historic Site Tour
For centuries, Salem’s waterfront was where fortunes were made, ships arrived from distant lands, and goods from around the world changed hands. Today, you can walk along the same wharves where this maritime drama once unfolded.
Salem Maritime National Historic Site preserves an important part of the city’s historic waterfront and tells the story of Salem’s rise from a colonial port to... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour
Travel Distance: 0.4 Km or 0.2 Miles
Salem Maritime National Historic Site preserves an important part of the city’s historic waterfront and tells the story of Salem’s rise from a colonial port to... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour
Travel Distance: 0.4 Km or 0.2 Miles
Salem's Historical Homes Walking Tour
Founded in the 17th century, Salem grew from a small colonial settlement into a prosperous port, and its changing fortunes are reflected in the houses that line its historic streets. Walking through the city, you can see everything from modest colonial homes to elegant Federal and Georgian mansions built by wealthy merchants during Salem’s maritime heyday. Many have survived for two or three... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hours
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hours
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
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